# How to abort a broadcast

If a broadcast needs to be **stopped entirely**, it can be aborted, preventing further messages from being sent.

* Navigate to the broadcast that you want to abort

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* Locate the three dots at the right-most side of the broadcast overview, for more options

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* Click 'Abort' and confirm your selection

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**Limitations:**

* **Completed broadcasts cannot be aborted**
* Aborted broadcasts cannot be resumed
* To restart a broadcast, a new one must be created